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Sound Off 2011

Sound Off for September 2011

Friday, September 30

The afternoon kindergarten students at Langston Hughes School are not allowed snacks of any kind because two students have allergies. Is this classroom, administrative or board policy? Why can’t those students’ parents provide a snack their child can eat instead of no child having any snacks?

Thursday, September 29

Does the city of Lawrence have a processing plant or building south of the city that needs monitoring in the evenings and on weekends? I see a city utility truck pass my house going south on U.S. 59 every evening and returning to Lawrence every morning.

Wednesday, September 28

Why don’t you include Lynn Jenkins in your Where to Write column for area legislators?

Tuesday, September 27

Why doesn’t the Journal-World print the baseball wild card standings? My Red Sox are in big trouble.

Monday, September 26

I have just been in my fourth near-miss collision at an intersection with the new flashing yellow left turn signal. It seems that many drivers are not aware that flashing yellow means “yield” and that oncoming traffic has a green light at the same time; rather, they treat the flashing yellow just like a regular yellow. Is the city’s Public Works Department aware of this problem, and are there any plans to put “yield on flashing yellow” signs at these intersections?

Sunday, September 25

When, if ever, will the KU football players get their names on the back of their jerseys?

Saturday, September 24

Why does the Lawrence Journal-World not publish the Big Ten football games in their Sports on TV listing on Saturday? Will they ever?

Friday, September 23

Why do you no longer give a daily quote on the price of gold, silver and platinum with the other commodities? A lot of people are interested in that right now.

Thursday, September 22

Is the Legends of the Phog game reserved seating, or first-come first-serve? My tickets have seat numbers printed on them, but I’ve seen them for sale on Craigslist, etc., listed as “GA.”

Wednesday, September 21

Is it legal for Kansas University to charge people with handicapped stickers to park?

Tuesday, September 20

The traffic patterns were changed along Louisiana Street, allowing only one entrance to Broken Arrow and making the four-way stop at 27th Terrace “exit only” from both Broken Arrow and South Middle schools. Is there any ongoing discussion about reconfiguring the medians — for example, taking them out — on Louisiana, from 27th Street to 28th Place, to allow for separate left-turn lanes to enter Broken Arrow and South? Also, are the ugly yellow no-turn poles at the four-way stop permanent?

Monday, September 19

With the utilities being upgraded in the Deerfield area, is Torgeson Trenching/Westar responsible for damage to yards, appliance repair because of power surges, and are they subject to trespassing laws? If you have a complaint where should you make it?

Sunday, September 18

If people are responsible for clearing their sidewalks of snow in the winter, are they also responsible for clearing mud and packed dirt in other seasons?

Saturday, September 17

What is the total amount that remains to be secured for the Theatre Lawrence grant?

Friday, September 16

Where in the Lawrence Journal-World do they print the times of replays of the KU football games. I haven’t been able to find it. Am I missing it or have they not been printed in the paper?

Thursday, September 15

What is the salary of Loring Henderson, executive director of the Lawrence Community Shelter, and how is it paid for?

Wednesday, September 14

Who with the city do you get a hold of if you know someone with four dogs? I thought the maximum allowed was three?

Tuesday, September 13

Can information be added to the parking meters downtown about the times when paid parking is enforced? The lack of specified hours is confusing.

Monday, September 12

Did the Gov. Sam Brownback administration change the state logo on business cards, stationery, letters, etc. and how much did it cost?

Sunday, September 11

How do substitutes’ salaries in the Lawrence school district compare with larger school districts like Shawnee Mission and Blue Valley? When was their last raise, and how much was it?

Saturday, September 10

I read in the Sunday paper about Theatre Lawrence asking for money, but never saw where or how to donate it. I would like to. Can you tell me how?

Friday, September 9

Why don’t you ever list the Turner Classic Movie channel in your TV lineup?

Thursday, September 8

When I purchase a copy of USA Today at Dillons or Hy-Vee, I am charged $1. But when I bought a copy of USA Today at the BP convenience store on South Iowa Street the other day I had to pay $1.09. Why was I charged tax at the BP store, but not at Dillons or Hy-Vee?

Wednesday, September 7

Why didn’t Jerry Lewis run the MDA telethon this year? I heard two different things: one was because of his illness and the other was that he was fired. What happened?

Monday, September 5

What is the average number of motorcycle fatalities per year in Douglas County? Where do we stand so far this year?

Sunday, September 4

Will the city sell wood chips this fall again?

Saturday, September 3

When is the next electronic recycling event?

Friday, September 2

Does the Lawrence Journal-World plan to publish the football schedule for both high schools?

Thursday, September 1

Recently, I heard or read with all of the rivers, lakes, reservoirs, etc., Kansas has more water acres than Minnesota. Do you have any statistics of both states on the water acres of each?

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